52528 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Prime Minister

Written Question

Published date: 05 Sep 2024

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	52528 (2024)
Question asked:	22 Aug 2024
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Prime Minister
Minister replying:	Rt Hon Christopher Luxon
Answer received:	01 Sep 2024
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_52528_2024
Document guid:	33242989-e70a-412c-94b4-2fc27784c15b

52528 (2024). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Prime Minister: Does the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet have staff members dealing with engagement and communications; if so what is the mean salary of those roles?

Rt Hon Christopher Luxon: Yes. The Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) have staff members dealing with engagement and communications. The mean salary of staff members within DPMC and NEMA, a Departmental Agency hosted by DPMC, dealing with engagement and communications is $121,947. This includes staff working in engagement and communications who have “advisor” roles.